how does the andes mountain affect vegetation
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- The precipitation of the Andes Mountain climate changes but not drastically between two places. In Colombia there is a lot of rainfall all year round. In Ecuador there is the desert climate without much rainfall. Peru is simalar to Ecuador.
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- Extremely draught resistant Opuntia cactuses form arid shrub forests in the lowlands, particularly on the larger islands, like Santa Cruz. At higher elevations, the climate of the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, is cooler and with more rainfall. As a result there is true forest on the higher mountains thanks to the cooling of the air as it is forced up. When the air cools off, the humidity in the air condenses, thus forming clouds.
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Desertification The immediate cause is the removal of vegetation. Unprotected, dry soil surfaces then blow away with the wind or are washed away by flash floods, leaving infertile lower soil layers that bake in the sun and become an unproductive hardpan.Overgrazing destroys valuable plant species, leaving mostly unpalatable ones.he immediate cause is the removal of vegetation. Unprotected, dry soil surfaces then blow away with the wind or are washed away by flash floods, leaving infertile lower soil layers that bake in the sun and become an unproductive hardpan. Overgrazing destroys valuable plant species, leaving mostly unpalatable ones.
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Montane ecosystems A subalpine lake in the Goms district of the Swiss Alps. Montane ecology is the branch of ecology that studies life systems on mountains or other high elevation regions on the Earth. The ecosystems on mountains are strongly affected by climate, which gets colder as elevation increases.he climate of montane forests is colder than lowland climate at the same latitude, so the montane forests often have species typical of higher-latitude lowland forests. Humans can disturb montane forests through forestry and agriculture.
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When did the Andes mountains form? The Andes were formed by tectonic activity whereby Earth is uplifted as one plate (oceanic crust) subducts under another plate (continental crust). To get such a high mountain chain in a subduction zone setting is unusual, which adds to the importance of trying to figure out when and how it happened. FULL STORY.
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- This diversity is because Chile is a biogeographic island; bounded to the west by the Pacific Ocean, to the east by the high Andes and to the north by the Atacama Desert. However, much of Chile’s flora is under great threat, for example, estimates show a 40% decline in the forests of central and southern Chile. Trees, shrubs, climbers, herbaceous and bulbous plant species, some of which have never been painted before. 2  Text that is non-technical and includes details about distribution, habitat, conservation, cultivation and uses. 3  Measures 420 x 300 mm, hard-back in a slip-case, with ca.200 pages (one fold-out), 81 plates.
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- Mountains are important to us because they're a huge factor in our ecosystem They provide diverse fauna and flora, recreational activities amazing features etc.It also helps people who live on lowland as it blocks wild weather. Mountains also contain minerals, water, wood and timber, everything you can name is there!he Andes mountains extend over seven countries Andes  Mountains, is one of the most important archaeological  centers in South America. The small tree Cinchona  pubescence … , a source of quinine which is used to treat malaria,  is found widely in the Andes as far south as Bolivia.
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MOUNTAIN BUILDING THE ANDES. The Andes is the longest mountain range on land. It was formed along the western margin of South America, where two tectonic plates (rocky plates that make up the Earth’s crust) collided. The mountains are still rising by about 10 cm (4 in) every century.Fold mountains are pushed up at a boundary where two tectonic plates collide.t was formed along the western margin of South America, where two tectonic plates (rocky plates that make up the Earth’s crust) collided. The mountains are still rising by about 10 cm (4 in) every century. Fold mountains are pushed up at a boundary where two tectonic plates collide.
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- Andes Mountains. The Andes Mountain belt stretches along the entire west coast of the continent of South America. Active volcanoes are common throughout the mountain belt, and earthquakes frequently shake the rugged western coast of the continent. Some sections of the Andes show spectacularly folded rock layers.
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The Andes The Andes. The Andes Mountains are the longest mountain chain in the world. They stretch along the entire west coast of South America from Cape Horn to Panama, a distance of 4,500 miles.Only the Himalaya Mountains and their adjacent ranges such as the Hindu Kush are higher than the Andes range.Many Andean peaks rise over 20,000 feet (6,096 m.).hey stretch along the entire west coast of South America from Cape Horn to Panama, a distance of 4,500 miles. Only the Himalaya Mountains and their adjacent ranges such as the Hindu Kush are higher than the Andes range. Many Andean peaks rise over 20,000 feet (6,096 m.).
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Andes Mountains The line of permanent snow becomes higher in elevation with decreasing latitude in the Southern Andes: 2,300 feet in Tierra del Fuego, 5,000 feet at Osorno Volcano (41° S), and 12,000 feet at Domuyo Volcano (36°38′ S).
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How Is Climate Change Affecting Tropical Forests? About 80 international scientists gathered in Pisac, Peru, not too far from Machu Picchu. Yadvinder Mahli is a leading tropical biologist from Oxford University. He explained that climate change in the tropics affects all of us, perhaps even more so than the melting ice caps at the poles. That’s because tropical forest are the functional lungs of the earth.
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Vegetation and slope stability Vegetation influences slope stability by removing water through transpiration. Transpiration is the vaporisation of liquid water contained in plant tissue and the vapour removal to the air. Water is drawn up from the roots and transported through the plant up to the leaves.egetation can provide a considerable contribution to the stability of slope through enhancing soil cohesion. This cohesion is dependent upon the morphological characteristics of root systems and the tensile strength of single roots.
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Atmospheric Processes A biotic process that affects the Yanomami tribe is that over 1,000 gold miners are illegally mining and this is giving diseases such as malaria to the Yanomami people. Also, it is polluting their natural rivers and forestland with mercury.Their health is suffering and they are not getting much help.tmospheric Processes. One atmospheric process that makes a significant change to the environment is the process of transpiration. This process forms moisture that contributes to create the rain clouds which therefore returns the water to the rainforest.
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- In a little over a decade, palm oil production has also become an. agricultural activity that has generated tremendous social conflict in Guatemala because of its adverse. social, economic, and environmental impacts in areas where the crop is predominantly produced. In 2015, an ecological disaster, or ecocide, occurred on La Pasión River, violating the human rights of. the people in over 20 indigenous communities who have depended on the river for sustenance and for. their livelihoods.
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What is a âBiodiversity Hotspotâ? By Alan Lee 1 Tropical Andes Biodiversity Hotspot The richest and most diverse region on Earth, the Tropical Andes region contains about a sixth of all plant life in less than 1 percent of the world s land area.2  One of the more unique plant species is an Andean bromeliad that require 100 years to mature. The number of total species (species richness). 2  The number of unique species (endemism). 3  The number of species at risk (threat of extinction). 4  34 biodiversity hotspots have been identified.
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- A: Volcanic eruptions can have devastating effects on the plants and animals that make up the surrounding biosphere. In addition to the destruction caused by the volcanic explosion or lava flow, eruptions can also lead to death from famine, earthquakes, tsunamis or by increasing water acidity.
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- About the Andes Mountains. The Andes Mountains run the length of the West Coast of South America, rising in the North in Colombia and finishing in Chile and Argentina in the South. They are world's longest mountain range running for over 7,000km and covering 6 countries.he Andes Mountains run the length of the West Coast of South America, rising in the North in Colombia and finishing in Chile and Argentina in the South. They are world's longest mountain range running for over 7,000km and covering 6 countries.
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- Regional rainfall will be affected too. Rainforests transform the sun’s energy into water vapour and generate clouds and rain. When Amazon rainforests are lost, less water is released into the atmosphere, and fewer clouds form.That could lead to droughts and crop failures-and not just in the Amazon.egional rainfall will be affected too. Rainforests transform the sun’s energy into water vapour and generate clouds and rain. When Amazon rainforests are lost, less water is released into the atmosphere, and fewer clouds form.
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The Andes Mountains The mountain range is part of seven countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. The Andes are a massive barrier between the eastern Pacific Ocean and the rest of the continent of South America.This barrier impacts the climate of South America.he Andes are very narrow in most places and the average width of the Andes is 200 km (124 miles). The height of the Andes is about 4,000 meters (13,123 feet) high, and it includes peaks above 6,000 meters (19,685 feet).
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How do volcanoes affect plants and animals? Plants are destroyed over a wide area, during an eruption. The good thing is that volcanic soil is very rich, so once everything cools off, plants can make a big comeback! Livestock and other mammals have been killed by lava flows, pyroclastic flows, tephra falls, atmospheric effects, gases, and tsunami.
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- The type of vegetation that grows in Highland also depends on the elevation. At the base (bottom) of the mountain the vegetation will be the same as the surrounding climate type. So, a mountain in the rainforest will have rainforest at the base.
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Top Five Causes of Species Extinction Deforestation has many negative effects on the environment. The most dramatic impact is a loss of habitat for millions of species. Seventy percent of Earth’s land animals and plants live in forests, and many cannot survive the deforestation that destroys their homes. Deforestation also drives climate change.Forest soils are moist, but without protection from sun-blocking tree cover they quickly dry out.eventy percent of Earth’s land animals and plants live in forests, and many cannot survive the deforestation that destroys their homes. Deforestation also drives climate change. Forest soils are moist, but without protection from sun-blocking tree cover they quickly dry out.
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- This paper documents the main features of. the weather, climate and climate variability over Andes. cordillera in South America on the basis of instrumental ob-. servations. We ﬁrst provide a basic physical understanding of. the mean annual cycle of the atmospheric circulation and pre-.
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WWFAbout Us How to HelpSearchSearch wDonate AdoptOur Work Species Places Deforestation comes in many forms, including fires, clear-cutting for agriculture, ranching and development, unsustainable logging for timber, and degradation due to climate change. This impacts people’s livelihoods and threatens a wide range of plant and animal species.eforestation is a particular concern in tropical rainforests because these forests are home to much of the world’s biodiversity. For example, in the Amazon around 17% of the forest has been lost in the last 50 years, mostly due to forest conversion for cattle ranching.
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Environment of Argentina Along the many rivers grasses and trees grow in significant numbers. The area presents optimal conditions for the large scale growth of grape vines. In northwest Argentina there are many species of cactus. No vegetation grows in the highest elevations (above 4,000 m (13,000 ft)) because of the extreme altitude.